About me
I am a qualified HCPC Sesame-trained Dramatherapist and LSEAT Creative Arts Psychotherapist that utilises Psychodynamic approaches to delivering therapeutic care. I have completed five years of specialist training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RCSSD) and have an additional five years’ experience working within the mental health sector.
My therapeutic practice integrates psychodynamic therapy, Jungian analytics, systemic theory, and the creative arts. Overall, the approach recognises that emotional wellbeing is not only shaped by our personal life experiences- but our relationships, family systems, and the wider social world in which we are a part of.
I offer both in person and online based sessions for families, couples and individuals. Sessions for individuals under the age of 16 will be required to be in person. I offer a free 15/20 minute consulation phone call or video call in advanced of an assessment session.
Training, qualifications & experience
As a Sesame-trained Dramatherapist, my therapeutic approach is rooted in the understanding that creativity and symbolism can offer meaningful pathways to emotional expression and psychological growth. I have a special interest in supporting young people and families with neurodivergence and have specialist training in supporting those navigating school years with either a diagnosed or suspected ADHD/Autism/EBSA.
I have additional training in delivering therapy for non -verbal and preverbal clients through movement and therapeutic touch (MTS) (where clinically appropriate and with informed consent) and recognise that the human experience can be difficult to express through words alone. These embodied approaches are always adapted to each person's comfort, needs, and therapeutic goals. My practice is also informed by Jungian psychotherapy which values the role of dreams, symbols, mythology, archetypes, and both conscious and unconscious processes.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working across a broad range of clinical and educational settings. I have worked within an Adult Acute Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), supporting individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties within a highly specialist environment.
Alongside this, my work now exists within specialist educational settings including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provisions, and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) settings. These settings enabled me to support children, young people, and their families with a diverse range of emotional, behavioural needs. The systemics elements of my work explore family dynamics and patterns of communication as well as attachment styles in relationships.
I have a special interest in working with parents and carers to develop strengthened communication, increasing confidence, and ability to building practical strategies around parenting built on trust and compassion. I aim to support families in creating and maintaining nurturing relationships that promote emotional regulation and care.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £150.00
Additional information
A full service fee's list is available upon request. Fees reflect the professionally accredited services provided including clinical expertise and preparation, practice overheads, professional indemnity and public liability insurance. The costs associated are in keeping with maintaining a safe, confidential, and high-quality therapeutic environment in line with the Health and Care Professions Standards of Proficiency (HCPC, 2026) and The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth, 2026).
Please note: Fees are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. All fees quoted are current at the time of publication and are subject to change within a one month notice period.
Further information
Areas of Specialism
My practice supports individuals, couples, children, young people, and families experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties. Particular areas of specialist interest and experience include:
- Trauma and Attachment
- Children in Care and Looked-After Children
- Neurodiversity (Autism & ADHD)
- EBSA (Emotion Based School Avoidance)
- SEMH, SEND and PMLD
- Family Relationships and Parenting Support
- Anxiety, Depression and Emotional Regulation
- Couples Therapy
- Grief, Bereavement and Loss
- Systemic and Generational Trauma
It is important to note there is never any expectation to be ‘artistic’ or to ‘perform’ as the term Creative Arts Psychotherapy may imply. This title merely provides a discourse to the creative process as another way of understanding ourselves, making sense of our experiences, and discovering new possibilities for change.
I aim to provide a confidential (safeguarding compliant) and compassionate therapeutic environment where all parties can feel heard, respected, and supported. Whether you are on an individual or family based therapeutic journey, our work together will be tailored to your individual needs and move at a pace that feels safe, collaborative and manageable.
Thank you for considering my practice. I look forward to the opportunity of supporting you on your therapeutic journey.
